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McGalliard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 280 students in grades K-5 in Hamilton, New Jersey, which is part of the Hamilton Township Public School District. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently underperforming academic results, high chronic absenteeism, and a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.
McGalliard Elementary's academic performance is a major concern, with only 17% of 3rd graders, 44.7% of 4th graders, and 51.9% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2022-2023, compared to district averages of 30.6%, 39.1%, and 43.1%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 12.8% of 3rd graders, 18.4% of 4th graders, and 13.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to district averages of 33.5%, 25.5%, and 26.3%. This underperformance has led to the school's statewide ranking dropping from 664 out of 1,353 elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,083 out of 1,342 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 3 stars to 1 star during this period.
In comparison to nearby schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District, such as Sunnybrae Elementary and Robinson Elementary, McGalliard Elementary consistently underperforms, with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates and a larger proportion of students from low-income families. Addressing these challenges, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomic factors, could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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